Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Dermatitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Narzissen
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Narcissus
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Narcissus
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Narcissus
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Narcyz
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Jonquil
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Jonquil Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Jonquil are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Jonquil
Care of Butternut Squash and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.